Friday Meditation Night

Every Friday 7:30 – 9:15PM, except the last Friday of each month where Punyamala will lead a ritual evening at the same time.

Friday Meditation – Red Shrine Room

We are delighted to announce that regular meditation sessions, are recommencing on Friday evenings (apart from Punyamala’s excellent and important puja nights).

Each session will be bracketed by a short preparation and closing ritual.

A single full-length sit of either the Mindfulness of Breathing or Metta practice (unled, but with bells) will be followed in the shrine room by an (optional) opportunity to share with each other what has gone on during the sit, what we might have discovered and anything we might take forward from the session.

With this basic structure we hope that you will not only have an opportunity to meditate with others, but may also find a deeper understanding and ability to make use, of the most fundamental and essential of formal Buddhist practices.

Open to all who have completed the 12-weeks of intro courses.

Upeksaraja and team

Getting Involved

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Sheffield Buddhist Centre
Howard Road S6 3RT

About Us

Jordana

I first became interested in Buddhism as a teenager from a chance encounter with a book found in my school library. I was immediately struck by how Buddhism taught that I could change how I experience the world and that I could grow as a person. However, it wasn’t until many years later at the Sheffield Buddhist centre, that I began to commit myself fully to Buddhist practice as I saw that practicing Buddhist teachings was having a very positive impact on my life and on the lives of others.

I was delighted to join the Still Learning Team in November 2018. My previous work has been as a teacher and as an artist and I feel privileged to be able to bring those skills together with my passion for Buddhism in order to teach children and young people about Buddhism.

Aryadasa

I first came into contact with Buddhism in my final year of university when I attended an introductory course at the Sheffield Buddhist Centre. I was instantly captivated by the revolutionary yet practical nature of the Dharma (teachings of the Buddha).

I began to meditate and apply Buddhism into my daily life and found that it actually worked! I had started to view the world differently and in a way that made me happier. I gained great confidence by this and became a committed Buddhist practitioner soon afterwards.

I enjoy sharing with others what I have learnt and how Buddhism has transformed me so I was delighted to join the Still Learning team in October 2013.

Buddhist Artefacts

Suitable for all Key Stages A fun activity for all ages. Explore a range of traditional Buddhist artefacts. Can you guess what they might be used for? Pupils and teachers love the hands-on approach of this game.

Ethics and Kamra

We have a range of exercises and activities, depending on ages and ability levels, exploring Buddhist ethics and their implications for how we might live as Buddhists.

The Life of the Buddha

How did the Buddha become the Buddha? Who was he before? What is enlightenment?

An understanding of the Buddha’s life story is an indispensable introduction to the religion. We draw out the key aspects using a beautiful painting that depicts the different events from the story.

The Three Jewels

We often theme our tours and visits around the Three Jewels of Buddhism, the Buddha, the Dhamra and the Sangha. Find out why the Three Jewels are common and central to all schools of Buddhism.

Stilling Activity

Very popular with both students and teachers, this exercise will give you a taste of what it’s like to meditate.

You will be amazed how still and quiet your pupils can be!
Learn some techniques from experienced Buddhist meditators that you can use every day to stay calm, grounded and positive.
It is not a specifically Buddhist exercise and is therefore suitable for people of all religions. It can be easily adapted to suit all ages.

Sheffield BuddhistCentre